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· The assay measures both D2 (Ergocalciferol) and D3 (Cholecalciferol) metabolites of vitamin D.
· 25 (OH)D is influenced by sunlight, latitude, skin pigmentation, sunscreen use and hepatic function.
· Optimal calcium absorption requires vitamin D 25 (OH) levels exceeding 75 nmol/L.
· It shows seasonal variation, with values being 40-50% lower in winter than in summer.
· Levels vary with age and are increased in pregnancy.
· A new test Vitamin D, Ultrasensitive by LC-MS/MS is also available
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Decreased Levels
· Inadequate exposure to sunlight
· Dietary deficiency
· Vitamin D malabsorption
· Severe Hepatocellular disease
· Drugs like Anticonvulsants
· Nephrotic syndrome
Increased levels
Vitamin D intoxication
Dr Parul Joshi
MD, Pathology
Chief of Laboratory
Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd
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*Test results released pertain to the specimen submitted .*All test results are dependent on the quality of the sample received by the Laboratory .
*Laboratory investigations are only a tool to facilitate in arriving at a diagnosis and should be clinically correlated by the Referring Physician .*Sample
repeats are accepted on request of Referring Physician within 7 days post reporting.*Report delivery may be delayed due to unforeseen
circumstances. Inconvenience is regretted.*Certain tests may require further testing at additional cost for derivation of exact value. Kindly submit
request within 72 hours post reporting.*Test results may show interlaboratory variations .*The Courts/Forum at Delhi shall have exclusive
jurisdiction in all disputes/claims concerning the test(s) & or results of test(s).*Test results are not valid for medico legal purposes. * Contact
customer care Tel No. +91-11-39885050 for all queries related to test results.
(#) Sample drawn from outside source.
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